Gratiano — The Merchant of Venice Character Profile

About Gratiano

Close friend of Bassanio who accompanies him to Belmont and later travels to Venice to help secure Antonio's release from Shylock's bond.

Character Facts

Played by

Kris Marshall

Appears in

The Merchant of Venice (2004)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Gratiano — Alliance Teammate — Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes)

  Loyal companions who travel together and support each other in crises.

• Gratiano — Social Acquaintance — Portia (Lynn Collins)

  Socially connected through the Venetian court events and Belmont reunion.

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• Antonio (Jeremy Irons)
• Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes)
• Portia (Lynn Collins)
• Solanio (Gregor Fisher)
• Jessica (Zuleikha Robinson)
• The Duke (Anton Rodgers)
• Cush (Marc Maes)
• Doctor Bellario (Norbert Konne)
• English Baron (Pieter Riemens)
• Stephano (Al Weaver)
• Tubal (Allan Corduner)